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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 456.66 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 456.66 and 183.54 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 456.66 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/456.66 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 456.66 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 83,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,814.46/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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